Lazar 3

Lazar 3 is the latest version of the Lazar armored vehicle family of armed personnel carriers. It is designed for various applications and missions.

Lazar III multi-role military vehicle
Lazar 3 with 12.7mm RCWS
TypeArmored personnel carrier
Place of originSerbia
Production history
DesignerSDPR
Designed2015
ManufacturerComplex Battle System factory in Velika Plana, Serbia
No. built24
Specifications
Massup to 32,000 kg (71,000 lb)
Length7.92 m (26.0 ft)
Width2.95 m (9 ft 8 in)
Height2.32 m (7 ft 7 in)
Crew3 (+9 passengers)
ArmorLevel V (frontal)/IV(sides) STANAG and smoke grenade launchers for protection
Main
armament
30 mm auto-cannon for IFV or 12.7 RCWS
Secondary
armament
7.62mm gun and AT missiles for IFV version or none
EngineDiesel
500 hp (370 kW)
Suspension8×8 wheeled independent suspension
Operational
range
800 km (500 mi)
Maximum speed 110 km/h (68 mph)

Design

Lazar 3 has a highly sophisticated, modular ballistic protection. The hull is made of armored steel and can be fitted with a spall liner. The applied ballistic protection can be tailored to the specific needs of the user and allows for application of additional state-of-the-art ballistic protection technologies throughout the vehicle service life. The vehicle floor has two levels of anti-mine protection.

The power train is accommodated in the front right-side of the vehicle in a protected space completely separated from the crew. The central transfer case transmits the torque to all wheels that have independent suspension and provide for the vehicle’s high mobility. All the shafts provide power, while the first two steer the wheels.

The driver and commander are positioned in the front of the vehicle. They can use side doors for the entrance and exit. Above their seats are hatches, the driver’s hatch having a three position lock: one position being designed for locking the cover while driving with the open hatch. The driver and the commander have each three periscopes available for their use in the vehicle. The driver’s seat is ergonomic and adjustable in vertical and horizontal planes. The steering column is also adjustable by height and angle. The crew compartment is located in the rear of the vehicle and provides enough space for various missions. This part of the vehicle can be accessed through the rear ramp, through the two doors embedded in this ramp or through the big hatches on the vehicle roof. The ramp is hydraulic-operated by way of the power train. It can be activated both from the driver’s compartment and the crew compartment.

The number of the crew depends on the type of a mission and the weapons used in the vehicle. When the vehicle is equipped with the remote control weapon station (RCWS), the vehicle should be manned with 12 troops (commander, driver, gunner + 9 soldiers), while the version with a turret would be manned with one soldier less.[1]　

Armament

The baseline Lazar III 8x8 is unarmed, but vehicle can be equipped with various weapons, ranging from a 12.7 mm machine gun RCWS to a 30 mm cannon turret fitted onto the roof.

Electric drive

  • Control electronics subsystem
  • Electric drive subsystem
  • Absolute encoders which determine the weapon position
  • Control stick

Characteristics of the electric drive

  • In azimuth nx360º, max. speed 55º per second
  • In elevation -10º to 60º, max. speed 30º per second
  • Accuracy of laying - less than 1 mil

Technical characteristics
  • Length: 7920mm
  • Width: 2950mm
  • Height (without turret): 2320mm
  • Clearance: 420mm
  • Approach angle: 45°
  • Departure angle: 38°
  • Wheel base: 2530mm
  • Spacing between axles: 1500mm-1800mm-1450mm
  • Engine space: 5m³
  • Crew space: 15m³
  • Combat weight (depending of mission and protection): 22-26t
  • Max. weight: 28t

Performances

  • Maximum speed: 110 km/h
  • Gradient: 60%
  • Side slope: 30%
  • Vertical obstacles: max 0.55 m
  • Trench: 2 m
  • Turning radius: 11,5 m
  • Fording: 1.6 m

Protection

  • All-around ballistic protection level 3 Stanag 4569. Vehicle front-end protection level 3+ Stanag 4569.
  • Anti-mine protection levels 3a and 3b Stanag 4569

Additional protection (at the request of the user)

  • All-around ballistic protection level 4 Stanag 4569
  • Ballistic protection of the vehicle front level 5 Stanag 4569

Subsystems/subassemblies:[2]

  • Engine Cummins ISM 500 (11 liters, 373kW/500HP, 2102Nm peak torque) [3]
  • Gearbox fully automatic
  • Transfer case
  • Suspension
  • Wheels
  • Braking system
  • Steering system
  • Electric system
  • Hydraulic system
  • Air - Conditioning system
  • Additional equipment:
    • Cental tire inflation system (CTIS)
    • Winch, 10t
    • Automatic firefighting system
    • Intercom system
    • Vehicle video system
    • Smoke pot launchers
    • Glass washing system

Versions

Currently there is 4 different versions of Lazar 3 developed

  • Armed with 12.7mm machine-gun RCWS
  • Armed with 20mm auto-cannon M-55 RCWS Kerber
  • Launcher of RALAS missiles
  • Ambulance
  • Lazar 2 20mm Kerber
  • Lazar 3 12.7mm RCWS
  • Lazar 3 Ambulance
  • Lazar 3 RALAS launcher

Operators

Current operators

Video

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References
  1. Christopher F Foss—Lazar III enters service , IHS Jane's International Defence Review, 27 March 2017
  2. Lazar III Yugoimport, retrieved on March 27, 2017
  3. Cummins ISM 500 Cummins engines, retrieved on October 4, 2017
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlBagTchvic
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlBagTchvic

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